obedience
One to one sessions building focus, heelwork and listening.
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Engela trains, grooms and looks after dogs at Vanderpets on Straight Rd in Colchester. Training, grooming, day care and holiday care, all under one roof.
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Calm, patient work with you and your dog
Obedience and puppy work, agility, lead walking and settle work, plus grooming for every coat type. Ask us which service suits your dog.
puppy classes
Early groundwork for young dogs starting out.
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agility
Active sessions for dogs who need a job to do.
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grooming
Baths, tidy ups and breed appropriate cuts in a calm groom space.
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day care
Day and holiday care for dogs when you are away.
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trusted by colchester dog owners
Rated 5 out of 5 from 7 Google reviews.
“Using her experience, patience and knowledge about working dogs, he picked it up so well and was behaving in a totally different way by the end of the session. He was listening, walking to heel and kept his focus.”
“The groom space was spacious and calming, Paddy felt relaxed and happy and I came away feeling like I have finally found a groomer who respects the breed and the coat and knows how to show it off to perfection.”
“Engela is very good with him and kind and has increased his confidence a lot. … Very professional, friendly and good value. I thoroughly recommend Vanderpets for all your dog needs.”
“Vanderpets did an amazing job on my Golden Retriever, Digger. He looks (and smells) amazing and we will certainly be back.”
“she's very knowledgeable about all things dogs, she is kind, personable and works with integrity”
“I took my dog to this lady and she went above and beyond to do the very best for my dog”
FAQs
frequently asked question about
Engela works with you and your dog on the things you are finding hard, from heelwork to focus and settling. You go home with a plan to follow, because consistency in training is key.
Yes. Owners have come to Engela for exactly this and seen their dogs gain confidence over time. Tell us what your dog struggles with and we will talk it through.
Yes. Engela works with a wide range of coats and cuts, including show preparation, and respects the breed and the coat rather than defaulting to one style.
Dogs are groomed in a spacious, calming space, and a health check is part of the visit. Ask us what your dog's coat needs before you book.
We are at 26 Straight Rd, Colchester CO4 5HJ. We are open 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM every day of the week, Sunday to Saturday.
Call Engela on 07399 336375 and tell us about your dog. We will find a time that works and let you know what to bring.
Good to know
Short reads for dog owners
A few practical notes from the training room and the groom space.
Teaching a solid settle at home
Why settle and stay is worth practising on a quiet evening, and how to build it a minute at a time.
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Walking to heel without the pulling
Small changes to your lead work that help your dog keep focus on a busy pavement.
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Looking after a long coat between grooms
What to check at home, from ears to matting, and when to bring your dog in.
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